Interview: Martin Fry on ABC’s “The Look of Love” and the Breakup That Inspired It
Professor of Rock · Gamut Podcast Network
January 18, 202316m 56s
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Show Notes
Coming up next an exclusive interview with one of the founding fathers of New Wave. Singer and snazzy dresser Martin Fry of ABC He helped the brits battle it out in the second british wave in the 80s. He tells us about his band’s signature hit, the elegant synth pop masterwork The Look of Love. It lit up both sides of the Atlantic. Most think it’s a happy song because of the music but it actually came from the lead singer getting his teeth kicked in by an ex lover.. Well The producer Trevor Horn Video Killed the Radio Star Fame, was such a perfectionist he actually had Martin’s ex lover come in and record a part in the song so it was true to life! The story if coming up next on professor of rock.
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